Teens Can Sign Up Now to Play Basketball for Free in Windy City Hoops League

3/22/2013

Boys and girls ages 13-18 can now sign up to play basketball in the admission-free Windy City Hoops program offered at 10 citywide parks. The spring session begins today and culminates with championships June 1. Summer session will run June 14-Aug. 24.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the expansion of the program last month, which will now give 3,200 youth opportunities to play year round. The program will provide a safe environment for at-risk youth throughout the city.

The program now has extended hours so that youth can play Fridays from 7-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 5-10 p.m.

Admission is free. Youth will visit their preferred location and complete the registration form to participate.

The mayor is enlisting Chicagoans to donate here to reach the $480,000 goal. Fundraising will support such costs as uniforms, game referees, and other program costs.

The Chicago Park District is the largest municipal park manager in the nation and owner of more than 8,100 acres of green space. We invite you to take in a concert or a movie at one of our 580 parks, to expand your horizons by registering for one of our thousands of programs offered throughout our 260 field houses, to get a great workout indoors at one of our state-of-the-art fitness centers, or outdoors along Lake Michigan’s 26 miles of pristine lakefront, or enjoy nature with a peaceful visit.